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How illegal subletting is helping young renters afford to live in London
Young people are turning to illegal subletting to cope with London’s ‘exploitative and difficult’ private rental market. Subletting is when The post How illegal subletting is helping young renters afford to live in London appeared first on South West Londoner....
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Grenfell survivors’ group’s fury as Kensington & Chelsea Council take another supplier off blacklist
A major Grenfell survivors’ group has reacted with fury towards Kensington and Chelsea Council as another company associated with the The post Grenfell survivors’ group’s fury as Kensington & Chelsea Council take another supplier off blacklist appeared first on South West Londoner....
‘You shouldn’t have gotten pregnant in the first place’: UK mother shares birth trauma experience amid maternity ward inquiry
Despite the UK having one of the world’s most advanced maternity systems, one in three women experience a traumatic birth The post ‘You shouldn’t have gotten pregnant in the first place’: UK mother shares birth trauma experience amid maternity ward inquiry appeared first on South West London...
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West London shop can't sell booze any more after string of issues - director also being investigated
In 2019 Nageswary Shanmugaratnam was one of two individuals named in a condition banning them from "the management of licensable activities" at Shan Local
Council Blocks Extra Protection for Shepherd's Bush Market
Attempt to make it an asset of community value fails
24-hour bingo hall becomes ninth gambling venue on Shepherd’s Bush high street
A 24-hour bingo and slots hall has sparked frustration among Shepherd’s Bush residents after becoming the ninth gambling venue in The post 24-hour bingo hall becomes ninth gambling venue on Shepherd’s Bush high street appeared first on South West Londoner....
Royal Artillery secure double victory in inaugural Remembrance rugby event at St Mary’s University
The Royal Artillery (RA) claimed a double as they visited St Mary’s University for a Remembrance rugby event last Wednesday. The post Royal Artillery secure double victory in inaugural Remembrance rugby event at St Mary’s University appeared first on South West Londoner....
Kingston siblings set for Snowdon challenge to raise rare brain disorder awareness
A Kingston brother and sister who featured in a viral TikTok moment which captured hearts around the world are preparing The post Kingston siblings set for Snowdon challenge to raise rare brain disorder awareness appeared first on South West Londoner....
Crisis Launches New Format Store on King Street
Dropshop discounts donations unsold at the charity's other shops
‘Places like Ted’s are hard to find’: West London’s last remaining gay bar celebrates 35 years
West London’s only gay bar has reached a defiant milestone as LGBTQ+ venues decline across the capital. When Ted’s Place The post ‘Places like Ted’s are hard to find’: West London’s last remaining gay bar celebrates 35 years appeared first on South West Londoner....
Carney’s Community members responsible for 14 years of changing lives
A Wandsworth community champion hailed a charity’s members and volunteers as key to over decade of success in changing lives. The post Carney’s Community members responsible for 14 years of changing lives appeared first on South West Londoner....
Royal Artillery join St Mary’s University in rugby match marking anniversary and Remembrance
The Royal Artillery (RA) visited Twickenham’s St Mary’s University ahead of Remembrance Sunday for a rugby match which both sides The post Royal Artillery join St Mary’s University in rugby match marking anniversary and Remembrance appeared first on South West Londoner....
‘We will never forget’: Croydon marks nine years since tram derailment
The Croydon community will gather on Sunday for a civic ceremony in New Addington to remember the seven lives taken The post ‘We will never forget’: Croydon marks nine years since tram derailment appeared first on South West Londoner....
Fijians rally for their nation against England, despite fears of a low turnout
England’s rugby team faced a different kind of challenge in their match with Fiji this afternoon: apathy. Many expected a The post Fijians rally for their nation against England, despite fears of a low turnout appeared first on South West Londoner....
Wandsworth school leads relief drive for Hurricane Melissa’s Jamaican victims
Secondary school students and staff are collecting aid for families affected in Jamaica by Hurricane Melissa. Principal Leon Wilson, of The post Wandsworth school leads relief drive for Hurricane Melissa’s Jamaican victims appeared first on South West Londoner....
School of Rock brings immersive music lessons to the heart of Twickenham
The School of Rock has landed in the UK, bringing its Rock ‘n’ Roll inspired sessions to music fans in The post School of Rock brings immersive music lessons to the heart of Twickenham appeared first on South West Londoner....
Whitechapel community marches against far-right UKIP rally
Whitechapel’s Bengali community gathered on Saturday 25 October to oppose UKIP’s ‘Mass-Deportations Tour’ Thousands gathered as anti-racist organisations, trade unions The post Whitechapel community marches against far-right UKIP rally appeared first on South West Londoner....
See it, pray it – sorted! The church now opening next to platform 2 at Clapham Junction
Worshippers are celebrating a new church in Clapham. Clapham Junction Church is open for Sunday services and Wednesday Bible study The post See it, pray it – sorted! The church now opening next to platform 2 at Clapham Junction appeared first on South West Londoner....
Women-only tube carriages: more than 13,000 sign petition in favour
A petition calling for Transport for London (TfL) to introduce women-only carriages on the London Underground has gained over 13,000 The post Women-only tube carriages: more than 13,000 sign petition in favour appeared first on South West Londoner....
Two Day Event Programme Remembering Katyn
Includes talk at POSK and walk from memorial in Gunnersbury Cemetery